Tuberculosis of the genitourinary system.
نویسنده
چکیده
Tuberculosis (TB) is a deadly infectious disease. Pulmonary TB cases have decreased; yet, extrapulmonary cases such as genitourinary TB have not (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2005). Health care awareness of the clinical features of genitourinary TB is necessary to effectively treat patients with this disease.
منابع مشابه
Pelvic Peritoneal Tuberculosis Mimicking Stage IV Ovarian Cancer: Case Report
Introduction Tuberculosis, one of the oldest diseases is known to affect human and is caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis. The disease may be fatal within the 5 years in more than 50% of cases (1). Genitourinary tuberculosis accounts for about 15% of all extra pulmonary tuberculosis; this is usually due to hematogenous spread following primary infection and may involve any portion of genitouri...
متن کاملPrimary Splenic Tuberculosis in a 43-Year-Old Female Patient in Fatemi Hospital of Ardebil: A Case Report
Background and Objectives: Tuberculosis (TB) is included within the top ten causes of death worldwide. This disease is associated with pulmonary and extrapulmonary involvement. The major extra pulmonary organs involved in the disease, are lymph nodes, pleura, genitourinary tract, bones, and meningeal tissue. Primary splenic infection is one of the rare complications of TB. Case Report: Patie...
متن کاملTuberculosis of the Prostate Presenting as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Genitourinary system is the second most common site of tuberculosis (TB) after pulmonary system. Tuberculosis of the prostate is a rare manifestation of genitourinary tuberculosis. It is even more uncommon if occurring in an immunecompetent individual. Prostate TB is usually an incidental finding in transurethral resection of prostate (TURP). Here, we report a case of TB of the prostate in a 70...
متن کاملAn Integrated Approach Using Liquid Culture System Can it Make an Impact for Clinical Diagnosis of Genitourinary Tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the major health problems in India. Genitourinary TB (GUTB) comprises 20% of all extrapulmonary TB, and is the most common extrapulmonary site to be affected by this disease. The spectrum of varied pathological changes occur in GUTB, hence a thorough knowledge is required to prevent complications related to GUTB. Diagnostic dilemma is a common problem faced as cultur...
متن کاملGenitourinary Tuberculosis: An Atypical Clinical Presentation
Genitourinary tuberculosis is one of the common forms of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. We report a case of atypical genitourinary tuberculosis: massive uterovaginal prolapse with cervical lesion mimicking cervical carcinoma. This particular case highlights the problem of healthcare in most of the developing countries. Lack of patient education, awareness, and access to a healthcare system result...
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
عنوان ژورنال:
- Urologic nursing
دوره 27 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007